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#77 |Fred Burton | Former Counterterrorism Agent | Author | Stratfor Dec 20, 2019

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Fred stopped by The Protectors to talk about his career in counterrorism; hunting some of the world’s most elusive & deadly terrorists. Fred also talks writing and being the chief security officer of one of the world’s foremost civilian intelligence outlets. Listen in…

From Stratfor: Fred Burton is one of the world's foremost authorities on security and terrorism. He oversees Stratfor's analysis of global security developments and consults with clients on security-related issues affecting their business assets or personal safety. He also guides the firm's coverage of situations involving terrorism, hostages, hijackings and plane crashes. Before joining Stratfor, Mr. Burton served as a counterterrorism agent with the U.S. State Department from 1985 to 1999.

Mr. Burton is the author of four books, including the best-selling memoir, GHOST: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent (Random House, 2008), in which he tells the story of his role in the fight against the burgeoning terrorist threat in the 1980s and beyond. His second book, Chasing Shadows: A Special Agent's Lifelong Hunt to Bring a Cold War Assassin to Justice (Palgrave, 2011), follows his 35-year quest to solve the case of an Israeli diplomat assassinated in Mr. Burton's childhood neighborhood. Under Fire: The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi (St. Martin's, 2013), is a New York Times best-seller and provides the first detailed account of the infamous assault in Libya in September, 2012. Burton's fourth book, Beirut Rules: The Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah's War Against America (Penguin Random House, 2018) recounts 1980s kidnapping and murder of CIA station Chief William Buckley in Lebanon.

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#76 | Dale Dye | Veteran | Actor | Military Consultant Dec 19, 2019

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Dale joined The Protectors to talk about his military experience, bringing “reality” to Hollywood as a military consultant, writing, and his famous roles. Listen in..

From Dale’s Site: I didn’t set out to be an actor. My goal in coming to Hollywood was to change the way war movies were made, and so technical advising was my planned route to get that agenda moving. As I would take actors into the field, however, and train them to be believable military men and women on screen, directors started to notice that I was already doing what I was training them to do…so why not cut out the middle-man and just give one of the roles to me? I gave it a shot and found that I loved it.

About Dale’s company Warriors Inc.: Captain Dale A. Dye, USMC (Ret) came to Hollywood with a vision. He had a single mission in mind…to change how American civilians view the common grunt. Having been around infantrymen all his life and having been one himself, he knew that the majority are intelligent, creative, and full of heart…and the image of the dumb cannon-fodder blindly following orders not only was not true…but was a grave disservice to those brave servicemen who had risked and often gave their lives so that our nation could survive and prosper. So he looked for the best medium available to reach the hearts and minds of the public, and chose the film and television industry to spread his message.

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#75 | Aaron Hale | E.O.D Fudge Dec 11, 2019

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Very honored to have Aaron Hale join The Protectors to talk about his business, E.O.D. Fudge, his marathon running, and the incredible story of how he built a life with his wife McKayla. Listen in…

From their story: When Aaron could not see or hear: “McKayla with no other way to communicate, began a method where she would draw words into the palm of his hand, one single letter at a time. "The road to recovery was slow, and I had no idea how serious it was until we realized Aaron lost his hearing," McKayla says.”

About Aaron: After six years as an expert EOD Technician in the military, Aaron Hale became blind the moment an unseen IED exploded in his face in Afghanistan in December of 2011. In the years that followed, Aaron rehabilitated himself to an extent most sighted people would envy – running marathons, climbing mountains, and even solo white water kayaking.

About E.O.D. Fudge; (the letters standing for Extra Ordinary Delights), the name not only serving as a nod to the years Aaron spent as an EOD Tech in the military but to the perfectionism with which he approached that former position. "I want to be the best at what I do," Aaron states, "and E.O.D. Fudge to be the best fudge in the world." Now with cochlear implants to help him hear, Aaron, along with the help of McKayla’s extensive experience in branding and business development, are setting their goals high, with plans in the works for a commercial kitchen and partnerships with big name distributors.

Aaron also supports Building Homes for Heroes.

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#74 |Kevin Schmiegel| Marine | CEO| Operation Gratitude Dec 09, 2019

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Kevin joined The Protectors to discuss the mission of Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude is committed to not just the military, but also the first responder community. It is the season of giving, and not only money, Op Gratitude has numerous opportunities to give back to the community through volunteer opportunities, collection drives, etc. Listen in…

About Kevin: Kevin serves as the CEO of Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude’s mission is to help “forge strong bonds between Americans and their Military and First Responder heroes through volunteer service projects, acts of gratitude, and meaningful engagements in communities nationwide.” They send more than 300,000 individually addressed care packages every year. Currently, they have sent 2,393,363 packages since its start in 2003.
https://www.operationgratitude.com/

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#73 | Brian Kilmeade| Host | Author | Sam Houston & The Alamo Avengers Dec 05, 2019

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Brian joined The Protectors to talk about his new book Sam Houston & The Alamo Avengers. We also talk about how we initially met and Brian’s continued support of the law enforcement, military , and first responders. Listen..

From Brian’s Page: Not many broadcasters can say they are on the air for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, but that is exactly what Brian Kilmeade has been doing since 2006. After joining Fox News in 1997, he was soon named co-host of Fox & Friends, where he still thrives today. The show powered its way to the top spot in morning cable TV in 2000 and remains there to this day. After Fox & Friends from 6 - 9AM ET. Kilmeade has the privilege of hosting his nationally syndicated radio show, “The Brian Kilmeade Show” on Fox News Talk from 9-12 noon.

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#72 | Chris Costa | Marine | CEO | Pocket Square Heroes Dec 01, 2019

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Chris and I chat about veteran businesses, the origin of Pocket Square Heroes, and preview some of the recent products Chris has put out. I am a big fan of the pocket squares, definitely add a patriotic touch to formal wear and suits.

About Pocket Squares: Pocket Square Heroes® are the worlds first award and patriotic inspired fashion accessory brand for veterans, patriots, military, and first responders. We make unique and special gifts for veterans, gifts for police, gifts for firefighters, and patriotic gifts. We designed Pocket Square Heroes and the Freedom Scarf collections to promote civil military understanding and foster the pride of belonging. Pocket Square Heroes® and the Freedom Scarf™ are made in America. We do our best to keep the manufacturing of PS Heroes/Freedom Scarf in the hand of veterans, first responders and/or their immediate family members.

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#71 | Don Bramer | Veteran | American Freedom Fund Dec 01, 2019

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A great chat with Don Bramer about the fantastic organization he oversees, the American Freedom Fund. A nonprofit that empowers veterans through a mission of athletics, education, and advocacy. Next week is their annual Manhattans, Martinis & Mistletoe Veterans Awards Gala in Washington, DC. Tickets are still available for this great cause!

What is the American Freedom Fund? American Freedom Fund (AFF), 501(c)(19), was founded in 2016 by three combat veterans, LT Don Bramer, MAJ Rob Miller, and Petty Officer Gabe Stecker. After their individual tours of duty, they sought a way to continue serving their brothers and sisters in arms by providing the Veteran community the opportunity; the means to maintain the fellowship; and the support of the military as they transition towards their next career. AFF empowers Active Duty, Reserve and Separated Service Members through a mission of athletics, education, and advocacy. The goal of AFF is simple: provide a place for active duty and Veteran service members to come together in a spirit of camaraderie to participate in recreational AND competitive sports; to afford the means and opportunity for student Veterans who seek a career in defense or public policy to achieve the next step in their goals; and to raise awareness and financial support for Veteran focused organizations that are providing crucial resources for Veterans in the community.

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#70 | Ryan Manion | Author | The Knock at the Door Nov 27, 2019

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Honored to have Ryan Manion on The Protectors w/Jason Piccolo. Ryan and I discussed her book, understanding grief, the Travis Manion Foundation, and living in New Jersey. Ryan is a true inspiration. The book, The Knock at the Door: Three Gold Star Families Bonded by Grief and Purpose, is available now wherever books are sold.

About the Book: This book is for anyone who has ever received a knock at the door. And if you live long enough and have the courage to love others, you will. Maybe it's a cancer diagnosis. Maybe it's the death of your best friend. The betrayal of a spouse. The loss of a child. The implosion of a professional career. Or any tragedy that takes the person we love the most away from us too soon. Life is not without its challenges. The key is how you respond. This is our story. The story of three women, bonded by grief and purpose. Grief because we lost our best friends in war. Purpose because we resolved — together — to do something about it. To turn loss into inspiration for others and to channel the love that we had for the men in our lives into love for others through service. It was the only way we could escape the trap of despair and inaction, and we believe it offers a roadmap for anyone else who has ever had to answer a knock at the door.

Ryan on Instagram: @rmanion

Travis Manion Foundation: @travismanionfoundation

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#69 | Zack Hughes | Green Beret & COO of Elite Meet Nov 24, 2019

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Great chat with Zack Hughes. We talk about his background, Elite Meet, and the importance of networking post-military. Zack is the COO of Elite Meet, a non-profit that helps “connect these elite veterans [SOF & fighter pilots] with high quality employment opportunities.” Listen in…

About Elite Meet: Ever wondered what Navy SEALs, fighter pilots and other elite veterans do once they leave the military? They go job hunting, just like everybody else looking for a new career. Except special operators and fighter pilots have spent on average 10 or more prime income earning years out of today’s offices and businesses and inside of combat units that demand all of their time, leaving no room for post-military career exploration until their separation is upon them; finding their place in the civilian world can be as big a challenge as anything they have faced in training or in combat. Elite Meet was founded in 2017 to connect these elite veterans with high quality employment opportunities.

WEB: Elitemeet.us

Instagram: @zackhughes1 @elite_meet

Find Zack on YouTube “Zack Hughes”

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#68 | Kevin & Chloe Coles |Raising Tactical Daughters Nov 23, 2019

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Great chat with Kevin and Chloe Coles of Raising Tactical Daughters! They own and operate the store by the same name. We chat about raising strong daughters. Their store is like the “tactical Amazon” with high quality gear. PS: They have a BENSHOT Baby Bottle on their site! Listen in…

From their website: Raising Tactical Daughters spreads the message that we should raise our daughters to be driven, ambitious, independent, strong women. We envision a future where your daughters are not pressured by society but accept themselves wholeheartedly and unleash their full potential. A future where your daughters spend their lives with their choice and not their needs is undoubtedly, the best one for them. Raising Tactical Daughters ingrains in them a sense of fearlessness and acceptance of who they are. Instead of sitting in the house and fussing over Barbie’s hair and makeup, let’s raise bold, adventurist and bright daughters. Our motto is Strong | Intelligent | Independent.

Raisingtacticaldaughters.com

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